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  An interview with Iain Patton on our new way of LiFE - EAUC feature in University Business – 29th September 2011

  A new way of LiFE is helping guide universities and colleges to a green economy October's issue of University Business is a special one as it's their Green issue with a focus on sustainability. It's fantastic to see such a strong publication acknowledge the importance of sustainability within the s...

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  Korean radio interviews the London Universities Environment Group (LUEG) – 16th September 2011

  The work of universities across London on reducing carbon will be feature in a documentary in South Korea this year.  Miss Park, a journalist from KBS Radio (the South Korean equivalent of the BBC), was visiting the UK to find out how universities are working to ensure the effective delivery of t...

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  How LiFE works – 16th September 2011

  Since we announced Learning in Future Environments (LiFE) we’ve been really happy to see the amount of interest that has been generated throughout the sector. A lot of people have signed up to our online webinars and we’ve been getting a lot of great feedback. One thing people are kee...

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  Red Tape Challenge – 13th September 2011

  As you may be aware, the 'Red Tape Challenge' was launched in April to open up Government regulation to the scrutiny and challenge of the public, businesses and experts. The website is being used to gather innovative ideas on how the aims of our regulations can be fulfilled in the most successful a...

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  Donating ICT Kit to Africa vs Recycling in the UK – 13th September 2011

  Nicola Hogan, project manager of SUSTE-TECH recently spoke with Computer Aid International on the subject of sending computers overseas to Africa. They expressed their frustration at the amount of PCs still remaining in the UK and not being donated to reputable charities such as Computer Aid in...

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  New opportunities for partnerships with LSIS – 5th September 2011

  The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) is dedicated to working in partnership with all parts of the sector to build and sustain self-improvement and to work closely with sector practitioners in the delivery of what LSIS provides. LSIS operate a number of funds designed to give sector ...

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  Introducing Change Agents UK – 1st September 2011

  Over the last 15 years StudentForce for Sustainability have worked with people across the UK who stand up and strive to make a positive change in their work, lives and communities. From 1 September 2011, StudentForce for Sustainability will be known as Change Agents UK. As an EAUC Strategic Part...

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  Cycling worth £3bn a year to the UK economy – 30th August 2011

  Cycling contributes almost £3 billion to the UK economy shows a new report from LSE which also reveals that almost a quarter of the population are now cyclists. The study quantifies for the first time the full economic success story of the UK’s cycling sector which generates £2.9 billion fo...

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  Energy management website for schools, universities and researchers – 26th August 2011

  The online energy management website was initially developed by researchers at the Environmental Change Institute with an aim to attract business’ anonymised data for their research into energy consumption by building type. It is aimed at any small or medium business however, due to its link f...

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  Enabling the Transition to a Green Economy - new Government report – 23rd August 2011

  Social responsibility and sustainability has been high on the agenda for the Government in recent years. In early August 2011, the Government really set out its stall in the terms of its vision for enabling the transition to the Green Economy through their new publication 'Enabling the Transitio...

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  Be the change you want to see in the world - EAUC feature in University Business – 15th August 2011

  In September's issue of University Business which is themed 'student experience', we're making the important link between behaviour change and students as they are a massive part of their institution's carbon footprint. Written by Dr Sandra Lee, Sustainable Travel Officer at the University of Lei...

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  Behaviour Change and Energy use - Government Report – 15th August 2011

  The Government's Behavioural Insights Team has published a report setting out how they can use behavioural insights to help people save energy and money. The report, Behaviour Change and Energy Use, launches a series of trials and changes to government policy which will make it easier for indivi...

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  The Sustainability Exchange invitation to tender – 11th August 2011

  The EAUC invites tenders for the creation of the Sustainability Exchange website. The Sustainability Exchange Project is an online network for all English Higher Education Institutions’ (HEI) personnel interested in sustainability issues. Its audience is anyone working in the education sector ...

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  New look and new resources for SORTED – 10th August 2011

  With the support from the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) we have improved the online sustainability tool aimed specifically at those in the learning and skills sector - SORTED.   New search facility SORTED now has a fully filtered search to enable you to quickly find the resource ...

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  Global University Network for Innovation interviews Daniella Tilbury on ESD – 8th August 2011

  In this interview by the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI), Daniella Tilbury, Professor and Director of Sustainability at the University of Gloucestershire, discusses education for sustainability. In the interview, she explains that when referring to education for sustainability ...

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  Green Gown Awards 2011 shortlist announced – 3rd August 2011

  We are delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s annual Green Gown Awards 2011, recognising the exceptional initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the UK to become more sustainable. More than 240 entries were received across the 13 categories and a j...

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  Centre for Sustainable Design launches new website – 3rd August 2011

  The Centre for Sustainable Design (CfSD) has launched its new website, cfsd.org.uk.   CfSD was established in 1995 in Farnham, Surrey, UK at what is now known as the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). The Centre has led and participated in a range of high quality research projects and has...

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  Greening ICT - EAUC feature in University Business – 1st August 2011

  The EAUC has now agreed to appear as a monthly feature in University Business magazine. These features will cover project updates, comment on new sector developments, details of new EAUC resources and much, much more. The first feature, which appeared in the August 2011 issue of University Busine...

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  Join Us in the new SHED! The Evolving Sustainability in Higher (and Further) Education – 30th July 2011

  3 October 2011 Update: Please see our updated SHED EAUC Community of Practice page for current information on this group. The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and the HE Academy ESD Project joined forces in launching a new concept last year – the SHED network. ...

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  Your voice, your vote - EAUC Members to vote for MAC representatives – 26th July 2011

  The time has come for EAUC Members to vote for the first ever Member Advisory Council (MAC) members. The Member Advisory Council (MAC) will exist to represent our members’ views, needs and requirements. We’re confident that uniting an even mix of like-minded, passionate EAUC members ...

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  Simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme: Next steps – 11th July 2011

  The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) have recently published their proposals for the simplification of the Climate Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency scheme. The scheme has been criticised by many for its complexity, and as a result, the Government committed itself to simpli...

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  Revised Articles of Association – 6th July 2011

  We are pleased to publish our revised Articles of Association as amended by Special Resolution at our AGM on 12th April 2011. The Articles are a legal requirement and set out the rules by which the organisation follows. The highlights are: Incorporating the Learning and Skills sector to o...

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  Free Fleet Health Check from the Energy Saving Trust – 4th July 2011

  Cut costs and improve your environmental credentials with a free Fleet Health Check from the Energy Saving Trust. The Trust provides free, impartial advice, tailored specifically to your small or medium sized fleet. Their consultant will assess your vehicles and their usage, and measure your flee...

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  Learning in Future Environments launches 1 November 2011 www.thelifeindex.org.uk – 29th June 2011

  After extensive consultation with the sector the EAUC is proud to launch Learning in Future Environments (LiFE), the fully redeveloped, rebranded and relaunched Universities that Count programme. Unlike its predecessor, we have designed LiFE from the ground up. It is a unique comprehensive perfor...

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  HEFCE funding of £10 million to cut carbon emissions – 27th June 2011

  HEFCE (the Higher Education Funding Council for England) have now launched their invitation for applications for funding from the second phase of the Revolving Green Fund (RGF) for projects to reduce carbon emissions. This second phase of funding builds on the demonstrable success of phase one, ...

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  Guardian Live Chat: Improving Higher Education's Green Credentials – 27th June 2011

  On Friday, 24th June, the Guardian hosted a live online chat to discuss what Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should be doing to improve their 'green credentials' given that more and more students are admitting that sustainability concerns are important to them when choosing which university to ...

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  Degrees of value: How universities benefit society – 27th June 2011

  'Degrees of value: How universities benefit society' is an interesting report by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) and commissioned by Universities UK. The report attempts to put a monetary value on some of the ways that universities contribute to society at both a local and a national level, using...

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  Green Gown Awards Winners Announced! – 22nd June 2011

  The UK’s most sustainable universities & colleges recognised The winners of the annual Green Gown Awards, established to find the UK’s most sustainable universities and colleges, were announced at a prestigious gala banquet held at the Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Londo...

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  Re-Development of Universities that Count – 20th June 2011

  Following the publication of the 2011 Green League, the EAUC are delighted to announce that work is well underway on the redevelopment of Universities that Count. Building on the momentum generated by the Green League and other campaign activities, the EAUC is leading the development of a robust...

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  Design for Future Climate: Adapting Buildings Competition – 15th June 2011

  The Technology Strategy Board have now launched a competition to fund the development of strategies to adapt UK buildings to the changing climate. They will invest up to £2.4m this year in a repeat of the 2010 competition, in which they invested £2.5m. The programme will be delivered by the Low ...

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  EAUC Members top People & Planet's Green League – 7th June 2011

  Huge congratulations go to all those listed in People & Planet’s Green League 2011. With the top 20 ranked institutions all active Members of the EAUC, it’s clear to see our community thriving. The top 20 ranked universities are: 1 (5) 1st Nottingham Trent University 2 (2) 1st Univer...

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  Universities that Count Software Tender – 31st May 2011

  The EAUC is undertaking the redevelopment of Universities that Count, the sector's sustainability and social responsibility performance management system and invites tenders for the development and ongoing delivery of the software platform that will underpin the UTC system. All tenders should be...

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  Jonathon Porritt Blog: "The Greenest Government Ever: One Year On" – 11th May 2011

  Jonathon Porritt's latest blog on the Coalition Government and it's pledge to be the "Greenest Government Ever".  "When the Coalition Government decided to get rid of the Sustainable Development Commission, I found it difficult to contain my anger. It was, quite simply, an act of ideological vand...

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  EAUC Responds to Department of Energy & Climate Change Consultation – 9th May 2011

  The EAUC has now published its response to the Department of Energy & Climate Change consultation on the Fast-track Review of Feed-in Tariffs for Small Scale Low Carbon Electricity. Please see the response below. This consultation response is on behalf of the Members of the EAUC. We would particu...

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  Public Sector Sustainability Awards 2011 Launched – 9th May 2011

  Public Sector Sustainability have now launched their 2011 Awards. The aims of the awards are simple – to promote environmental leadership and innovate and inspire all those in the public sector committed to reducing the carbon footprint of their organisation. Apart from the Awards thems...

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  Guide to Renewable Energy in Higher Education Institutions now available. – 21st April 2011

  Renewable Energy is becoming increasingly important for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in tackling the sector’s high carbon footprint. This is demonstrated by the numerous drivers encouraging the sector to reduce carbon dioxide and other green house gas emissions. These represent both ri...

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  StudentForce Stars of Sustainability Awards 2011 – 19th April 2011

  On Monday (28th March) the winners of the inaugural Stars of Sustainability Awards were announced. The awards celebrate the achievements of young people learning and working for a sustainable future. The applications were judged by an eminent panel from Society for the Environment, The Environmental...

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  We have a winner... – 18th April 2011

  Office Depot is pleased to announce the winner of their Fairtrade chocolate hamper. Drawn at the EAUC Annual Conference on 12th April, EAUC CEO Iain Patton selected the winner at random and presented the prize to Andrew Bryers – pictured right, along with Kathryn Howarth from Office Depot. ...

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  East Midlands Universities measure up to take the lead on carbon footprinting – 8th April 2011

  All of the nine regional universities have joined forces to use a carbon calculator to encourage their staff and students to measure their own carbon footprints. This sector-leading approach has been coordinated through a network of environmental and sustainability officers from each institution who...

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  Under the Same Roof - The SHED: Sustainability in Higher Education Developers Network – 30th March 2011

  3 October 2011 update: Please see our updated SHED EAUC Community of Practice page for current information on this group. 30 March 2011 We are pleased to announce that the EAUC and the HE Academy ESD Project are joining forces in launching a new concept – the SHED network. As we all know...

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  HEFCE Survey Measuring Scope 3 Emissions from Higher Education Institutions – 28th March 2011

  HEFCE has commissioned work to assist in measuring scope 3 emissions from higher education institutions (HEIs). The objectives of this work are to: • establish a sector baseline of emissions from procurement • produce definitions for measuring scope 3 emissions at institutional level ...

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  CSE Publish Full England and Wales Display Energy Certificate Register – 28th March 2011

  The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has published the full Display Energy Certificate (DEC) Register for all public buildings in England and Wales, making it publicly available in one place for the first time. It can be downloaded from a new ‘open data’ page on their website: www....

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  New Green Impact Universities & Colleges Newsletter – 28th March 2011

  Please find below the March 2011 issue of the Green Impact Universities & Colleges newsletter, produced by the National Union of Students. In it you will find information on: -Auditing and auditor training update -Upcoming Green Impact event - save the date! -Awards ceremonies -Case studie...

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  What's The Big Idea? Universities Week 2011 – 28th March 2011

  The 2011 Universities Week campaign resource pack has now been published, which has been designed to give you all the information you need about the campaign. The pack (or toolkit) includes: - Practical ideas and advice for your own activities planned during the week - Templates for case stu...

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  Further Education Carbon Management Programme - Few Places Remaining – 23rd March 2011

  The Carbon Trust has a few places remaining on the first phase of the Further Education Carbon Management programme, which provides free support to colleges to help them develop a business case and a target for cutting carbon. Any interested colleges should email publicsector@carbontrust.co.uk as so...

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  EAUC AGM Notification – 21st March 2011

  The EAUC have pleasure in publishing papers for our forthcoming AGM, which will be held at 9:45am on Tuesday 12th April 2011 at the University of York. The agenda can be downloaded below. With this are the following supporting papers: Minutes of the last AGM (pages 4-6) 2010 Annual Repo...

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  Climate Week - EAUC Response to RBS Sponsorship – 21st March 2011

  With Climate Week (www.climateweek.com) only around the corner if you are planning an event or activity we wish you well with it. Do please get in touch with us afterwards with reports of your success. You may be aware that there is a growing campaign focussing on Royal Bank of Scotland's sponsor...

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  Student Demand for Skills in Sustainability - HEA Report – 16th March 2011

  A major new research report, published on 10 March 2011 by the Higher Education Academy (HEA), shows first-year students believe their university should be responsible for actively incorporating and promoting sustainable development to prepare their students for graduate employment. The HEA commi...

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  Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme Consultation - EAUC Responds – 14th March 2011

  The EAUC has now published its response to the Department of Energy and Climate Change 'Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme' (CRCEE) consultation. This consultation response is on behalf of the Members of the EAUC and we would like to thank everyone who provided their comments. ...

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  Stars of Sustainability 2011: StudentForce Awards Celebrate Sustainable Achievements – 14th March 2011

  On the evening of Monday 28th March 2011, Oakham-based charity StudentForce for Sustainability will host the Stars of Sustainability Awards at the University of Leicester Students' Union, Percy Gee Building, University Road, LE1 7RH. The event begins at 5pm and finishes at 9pm. The event will sh...

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  Universities Face Funding Cuts of 12% – 13th March 2011

  Universities in England are facing cuts of up to 12% - before funding changes linked to student fees come in, according to figures from their funding body reported by the BBC. Teaching and research funding is falling on average by 4%, while capital spending is more than halved. Universities that...

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  Green Gown Awards 2011 - Invitation to Tender – 7th March 2011

  The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) invites tenders for the delivery of the Green Gown Awards 2011. Now in their 7th year, the annual Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the UK to become more susta...

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  Public Sector Sustainability Launches April 2011 – 6th March 2011

  A new magazine is being launched to assist those reducing their institution’s carbon footprint and progressing sustainable development policies. Public Sector Sustainability magazine will be launched with the first issue in April 2011. This new editorial is designed to give advice, to help ...

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  Damning Blog from Jonathon Porritt on Coalition's approach to SD – 3rd March 2011

  'First they killed the SDC. Now they are trying to kill off Sustainable Development itself.   The paper that Mrs Spelman put out on Monday, under the compelling title ‘Mainstreaming Sustainable Development: The Government’s Vision and what this means in practice’, is without a do...

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  EAUC Visits Northern Ireland – 2nd March 2011

  Andrew Chamberlain (EAUC Head of Programme and Events and Scotland Manager) and Sarah Lee (UCCCfS Programme Manager) recently visited colleagues, institutions and Government departments in Northern Ireland to discuss the role and work of the EAUC and to investigate opportunities for deepening relati...

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  Scotland National Spring Clean – 1st March 2011

  Find out about the Spring Clean

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  Last week, the Co-op launched its Ethical Operating Plan, listing 47 sustainability commitments. – 1st March 2011

  Read more Check out the Co-op at the EAUC conference.

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  HEFCE commissions project to measure scope 3 carbon emissions – 28th February 2011

  HEFCE has recently commissioned work to take forward the measurement of scope 3 carbon emissions. Higher education has a unique and leading role to play in carbon reduction and this project aims to support the sector in this vital area. The project follows the January 2010 publication of a target an...

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  Thinking of using recycled paper? – 28th February 2011

  A useful list of institutions which use recycled paper, including trialled papers and types of equipment is available by clicking on the link below:

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  Exciting Opportunities to Work for Us! – 23rd February 2011

  Come and work for the sustainability champion for UK universities and colleges - we have the following exciting opportunities for exceptional people: Corporate Fundraising Manager The position will ideally be based at the EAUC Head Office in Cheltenham although we may consider other location op...

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  Changes to our Articles – 14th February 2011

  We will be asking for Educational Member approval, through a Special Resolution, at the AGM on 12th April 2011, for changes to our Articles. The document below shows the original Articles with all changes shown for the proposed revised Articles. To help Members we have compiled a list of FAQ&rsqu...

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  Updates to BREEAM UK New Construction Scheme – 14th February 2011

  BRE Global updates the BREEAM UK new construction scheme for non-domestic buildings biennially to ensure that it remains up-to-date and a driver for innovation in building design and construction. They have now published a summary of the key changes and additions they are making, and how BRE Glo...

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  Join the Big Fish Fight? – 8th February 2011

  Did you know that around half of the fish caught by fishermen in the North Sea are unnecessarily thrown back into the ocean dead? As a result, Manchester Metropolitan University’s (MMU) Facilities Environment Team has announced their support for the ‘Big Fish Fight’ campaign to...

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  EAUC Mission, Vision & Values – 24th January 2011

  The EAUC Board have spent 2010 focusing on reviewing the Strategic Plan of 2008-2013 and developing a Vision, Mission and Values for the EAUC. You can also view our Strategic Framework below. Our Vision Our vision is a university, college & learning and skills sector where the principles & values ...

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  EAUC Attends National Litter Convention – 20th January 2011

  Michael Travers, Campus Services Manager at the University of Southampton, recently represented the EAUC at DEFRA’s National Litter Convention, where the latest anti-litter campaign from the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, ‘Love Where You Live’, was announced. The main...

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  Video - EAUC meets the University of Porto – 19th January 2011

  6 minute video EAUC Chief Executive Iain Patton welcomes the EAUC‘s newest international member, the University of Porto at their first university wide sustainability conference in December 2010. This short clip reflects the encouraging reality of any university or college at the ...

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  Review of The UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for Higher Education - EAUC Response – 17th January 2011

  The EAUC has now published its response to The Higher Education Association's Review of The UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for Higher Education. The consultation response is on behalf of the members of the EAUC and we would like to thank everyone who provided their comments. To vi...

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  EcoCampus Cohort 3 – 10th January 2011

  The EcoCampus scheme is now entering its 6th year and would like to welcome yet another group of universities to this year’s cohort. These include Southampton Solent University, Coventry University, Middlesex University, the University of Brighton, Liverpool John Moores University, the Unive...

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  StudentForce Stars of Sustainability Awards 2011 – 6th January 2011

  StudentForce witnesses so many fantastic contributions to sustainability among our clientele and recent graduate Project Workers that we feel the need to recognise the most outstanding achievements - cue the birth of The StudentForce Stars of Sustainability Awards!   StudentForce is excited to ...

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  UNESCO: Cultural Diversity in Education for Sustainable Development – 6th January 2011

  A thematic programme "Mainstreaming Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue in Education for Sustainable Development" was established as a contribution to the UNESCO Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD). Within this framework and in order to celebrate good practice within t...

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  New LSIS Cut the Carbon Fund – 5th January 2011

  LSIS have announced the launch of a new LSIS funding opportunity for providers in the learning and skills sector looking to develop and share effective approaches to carbon reduction. LSIS is pleased to invite bids from learning and skills provider organisations to join the new Cut the Carbon Fund (...

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  Important: UKPSF Consultation – 4th January 2011

  Deadline for input is Monday 17 January 2011 Comments to info@eauc.org.uk  Review of The UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for Higher Education The HEA is currently undertaking a consultation on the UK Professional Standards. This is an opportunity to ensure that the sustainability ...

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  The Council of the European Union Endorses ESD – 10th December 2010

  "The EU Sustainable Development Strategy, first adopted in Gothenburg in 20011 and subsequently reviewed in 2006 and 2009, which provides a framework for a long-term vision of sustainability in which economic growth, social cohesion and environmental protection go hand in hand, and which highlights ...

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  Government's CRC Consultation - EAUC needs your views – 6th December 2010

  The government has issued a consultation on the  CRC scheme in response to recent stakeholder feedback about the complexity of the scheme.   The current timescales for the start of the CRC's second phase are such that insufficient time exists to action significant changes before April 2011 - the ...

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  EAUC paves way for international collaboration – 29th November 2010

  EAUC Head of Programmes and Scotland Manager Andrew Chamberlain will be chairing the ‘International collaboration for climate commitment in the tertiary education sector’ discussions at the Green Universities Conference in Sydney in February 2011.   This session will have representatio...

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  ESD training: Apply for ‘Green Academy: Curricula for Tomorrow’ – 18th November 2010

  Higher Education (HE) in the UK is undergoing a period of significant change, unprecedented for a generation.   In the coming years, public funding is to be cut drastically, students may become increasingly consumer-focused, and the market is set to drive quality of provision. Within this c...

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  Agenda announced for NEW Carbon Intensive Research Group meeting - book your FREE place now! – 21st October 2010

  Agenda announced for first meeting of the new EAUC Carbon Intensive Research Universities and Colleges Group meeting - book your free place now by emailing info@eauc.org.uk Hi Everyone, Just wanted to remind you all that the first get together for CIRUC group is on the 29th October, 10:00 (cof...

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  Comment: Still for the social good? – 15th October 2010

  Comment: Still for the social good? Many of us in the sector recognise the innate social good of our universities and colleges. It’s what the EAUC Universities That Count programme is all about and it sets us apart from any other type of organisation. At least it used to. In Lord Browne...

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  Help Make the Cycle to Work Scheme and Ongoing Success – 14th October 2010

   As a result of the recent changes that HMRC have made to the Cycle to Work Scheme Caroline Radnor, EAUC Transport Planning Network Chair, is working with the EAUC to understand how best to address the issues now faced by members. To assist with this, members are asked to provide information on the ...

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  Keynote speech at International Sustainability conference given by EAUC Scotland Manger – 13th October 2010

  Head of Programmes and Events and EAUC Scotland Manager Andrew Chamberlain delivered a keynote speech at the 10th Australian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) conference in Melbourne last month. ACTS is the primary forum for sustainability in the Australian and New Zealand tertiary education...

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  HEFCE’s Vision: supporting sustainable development in higher education. – 11th October 2010

  At the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), sustainable development forms an integral part of our strategy for the future development of the higher education sector. The HEFCE vision is that: "Within the next 10 years, the higher education sector in this country will be recogn...

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  Recycle Your Computer for Africa – 30th September 2010

  Computers 4 Africa holds local appeals throughout the United Kingdom and invite EAUC members to donate fully operational PCs and laptops which are five years old or less at Computers 4 Africa sites. To find out more, please visit http://www.computers4africa.org.uk/index.php/about-us.ht...

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  UK Universities are Raising their Game says Environmental and Social Responsibility Report – 7th September 2010

  Launched this month, the second Annual Report from Universities that Count (UTC) - the benchmarking and performance improvement scheme for higher education - spotlights significant progress over the last year in environmental management and social responsibility within UK universities. The sector im...

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  From the Chair of UK National Commission for UNESCO ESD Co-ordinating Group – 1st September 2010

  Dear Colleague, Attached is a new report ‘Education for Sustainable Development in the UK in 2010’, produced by the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Co-ordinating Group, a sub-group of the Education Committee which is part of the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC). W...

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  Car-share for the first ever nationwide liftshare Week – 1st September 2010

  4 – 8 October 2010 liftshare Week is a new initiative taking place from 4 – 8 October which aims to enable individuals, businesses and communities to discover the benefits of car-sharing. The Wild West themed promotional campaign surrounding the initiative encourages drivers not to be...

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  Launch of the EAUC 'Carbon Intensive Research Universities and Colleges' Community of Practice – 1st September 2010

  A number of EAUC Members face unique challenges arising from the complex research that is carried out in their institution. Often high levels of energy is required, the work is based in older/historic buildings and a research-led culture adds further sustainability complications. To help address ...

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  EAUC and Staffordshire University Secure Funding for Ground-breaking ‘Environmental Exchange' – 1st September 2010

  The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and Staffordshire University are delighted to announce the launch of an ambitious project to develop an innovative and interactive web-based Higher Education repository of sustainability technical guidance and case studies. The ne...

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  New Journal for 2011: Greenhouse Gas Measurement & Management – 26th August 2010

  The world is now beginning to recognize the fundamental role of Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) to the success of any action to address climate change and the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that cause it. As the negotiations and legislative processes stutter, there is still an urgen...

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  Cutting ICT Energy Use and Carbon - Practical Actions from Improvement Projects – 26th August 2010

  To encourage institutions to participate in the Suste-Tech Green ICT project an event has been planned for September 15th 2010, at Leeds Metropolitan University. The event will include participants from the Scotland Energy Management project presenting on their experience with greening their ICT s...

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  Green Impact changed 4000 behaviours – 26th August 2010

  At the end of the first year of Green Impact, 22 Universities, 323 departments and over 15,000 people got involved in the programme which has resulted in over 4000 changes being made to staff behaviour and practices. Over 300 students were also involved - being trained as environmental auditors fo...

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  2011 Annual Conference Dates Announced – 25th August 2010

  DATES NOW ANNOUNCED FOR 2011 We have just announced the dates and venue for our forthcoming 15th Annual Conference! This prestigious event will take place on 11 - 13 April 2011 at the University of York. With excellent transport links, the University of York offers the EAUC and its members an...

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  What next for the Sustainable Development Commission? – 25th August 2010

  On 22 July, Defra announced that it is to withdraw its funding for the Sustainable Development Commission from the end of the financial year. Discussions are still taking place in the three Devolved Administrations to decide how the work of the SDC in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will be...

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  Keeping pace with enthusiasm for sustainable development – 5th August 2010

    Projects in the higher education (HE) sector are being supported via a HEFCE funding initiative ‘Leading sustainable development in higher education’. In response to increasing activity in the HE sector on sustainable development, HEFCE directed more funding from its Leadership, Gov...

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  University of Warwick uses car-sharing to achieve Green Travel Plan success – 30th July 2010

  The University of Warwick has been ‘highly commended’ for its Green Travel Plan at the annual Business in the Community (BITC) Awards 2010. Car-sharing is a central component to its Green Travel Plan, which was also ranked among the best in the UK in 2008, coming 2nd out of 64 institutio...

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  £99 Tickets for Members to Attend 3rd Government ICT Conference – 14th July 2010

  In partnership with Govnet Communications the EAuC gets less than half price tickets for members to attend national ICT Conference. 3rd Government ICT Goes Green Conference 2010, Thursday 16th September, QEII Conference Centre, London. Government ICT Goes Green 2010 is the UK’s leading event...

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  University of East Anglia gives CRed-ability to Birmingham’s low carbon campaign – 8th July 2010

  People living in Birmingham will be reducing their carbon footprint thanks to a joint venture between the city council and the University of East Anglia. From switching off lights and turning the heating down to recycling and using public transport, the community will be encouraged to make simp...

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  EAUC Member Discounts for Schumacher College Events! – 8th July 2010

  We are pleased to announce that we have negiotiated special discounted rates for all Schumacher College events for EAUC Members! EAUC Members can now get 20% off all events - Please note that the reduced rates offered are exclusive to EAUC Members - please quote ‘EAUC 20%’ when bookin...

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  Green Impact roll out – 5th July 2010

  A number of institutions have been in contact with Green Impact recently enquiring if about potential participation. Happily, Green Impact can announce that NUS and NUS Services are now looking to roll the model out to at least another 15 institutions for the 2010/11 academic year on a self-funde...

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  CRC Up-date – 1st July 2010

  Download the PDF below for the latest Up-dates on the CRC

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  EAUC Chief Executive, Iain Patton Speaks at UCU Annual Congress – 14th June 2010

  EAUC Chief Executive, Iain Patton Speaks at UCU Annual Congress where sector warns that skills gap will hamper low carbon economy and cost jobs Please read subsequent extract from the UCU website and find contact details below for further details. "1 June 2010 Delegates at the UCU annual Co...

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